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Name or Denominations
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Ruler
Victoria (1837-1901)
Year of Minting
1894
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Shape
Round
Rarity
Ultra rare
Weight
9.36 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
NA
Material
Bronze
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Reeded
Technique
Milled
Front design
Diadem, veiled portrait ('Old Head' or 'Widow Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around, designer's initials below bust.
Back design
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, sea behind with sailing galleon on bottom right of design. The date and denomination around.
Year of Minting
1894
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF·IND·IMP· T.B. Reverse: ONE PENNY 1894
Context
The notable difference setting this pattern apart is the presence of a sailing galleon on the bottom right section of the reverse, at the feet of Britannia and behind her. Other references: Gouby BP 1894PV dies V/- R9 Ship: Sovereign Rarities Ltd. (https://www.sovr.co.uk/)
Rarity
Ultra rare
Coin type
Patterns
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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